RISE
Nu-Nation Lyrics


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I'm given
Just breathing
I've got my eyes closed
I'm tied up
My body
Is embryo posed
Alone in the dark room
Counting the days down
That's where I belong to
That's what I have found

So as you may see
It's all lost for me
But when my brothers call my name
I will rise

Rise
I'm free inside I will rise




Rise
I'm free inside I will rise

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Nu-Nation's song Rise present us with a sad picture of someone who feels trapped and helpless. The singer is breathing, which indicates that he or she is alive, but is tied up, with closed eyes, in a fetal position - a symbol of being powerless, vulnerable, and perhaps even scared. The line "That's where I belong to, that's what I have found" suggests that the person might have resigned themselves to this state of affairs, as if it were their fate or destiny. But then, something happens. The person hears their brothers calling their name and decides to rise. This sudden determination and hopefulness is reflected in the repetition of the word "rise" in the chorus, which is the centerpiece of the song. "I'm free inside, I will rise" is a statement of empowerment and defiance, as if the person has found an inner strength that had been dormant until now. The song ends on a positive note, suggesting that no matter how bleak things might seem, there is always a possibility of rising above them.


The lyrics to Rise are open to interpretation and can mean different things to different people. Some might see it as a hopeful anthem for anyone who feels trapped or stuck in a difficult situation and needs inspiration to break free. Others might see it as a rallying cry for communities or groups that have been suppressed or marginalized and need to stand up for their rights. Whatever the interpretation, the message of Rise is one of resilience, courage, and hope, which are universal values that we all can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm given
I have been given life


Just breathing
My existence is simply sustained by breathing


I've got my eyes closed
I'm not seeing the world around me


I'm tied up
I'm restricted and restrained


My body
My physical self


Is embryo posed
I'm in a fetal position, vulnerable and helpless


Alone in the dark room
I'm isolated and without light


Counting the days down
I'm marking time, waiting for something to happen


That's where I belong to
That's where I feel I fit in, where I am comfortable


That's what I have found
That's the conclusion I have come to


So as you may see
As you can tell from what I've said


It's all lost for me
I feel like I've lost everything


But when my brothers call my name
When my comrades ask for my help


I will rise
I will stand up and come to their aid


Rise
To lift myself from the state I'm in


I'm free inside I will rise
I am unchained from my fears and will overcome them




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